Sub Station II Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Sub Station II cooks with: Soybean oil (present in mayo and 'All the Way' oil dressing; soy listed as allergen across nearly all items); no frying — sandwiches are cold-prep or grilled/steamed. Across the 100 menu items we analyzed, it averages 6.0g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
Safest Orders at Sub Station II
Learn this once: a salad with grilled protein and the dressing left off is nearly always the lowest seed oil order anywhere. So the list below sticks to real meals, salads included, never just a water.
Cleanest full order: Garden Salad with Cheese + Bottled Water, 3.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Seasonal Fruit | 0.0g |
| Seasonal Soup | 2.0g |
| Potato Salad | 3.0g |
| Garden Salad with Cheese | 3.0g |
| Macaroni Salad | 3.0g |
What to Avoid at Sub Station II
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Tuna Sub (12") | 21.0g |
| Italian Sub (12") | 14.0g |
| Club Sub (12") | 14.0g |
| BLT Sub (12") | 12.0g |
| Super Special Sub - Large | 12.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Sub Station II use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Sub Station II cooks with: Soybean oil (present in mayo and 'All the Way' oil dressing; soy listed as allergen across nearly all items); no frying — sandwiches are cold-prep or grilled/steamed. Across the 100 menu items we analyzed, it averages 6.0g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
What oil does Sub Station II cook with?
Our research indicates: Soybean oil (present in mayo and 'All the Way' oil dressing; soy listed as allergen across nearly all items); no frying — sandwiches are cold-prep or grilled/steamed. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Sub Station II use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Sub Station II cooks with Soybean oil (present in mayo and 'All the Way' oil dressing; soy listed as allergen across nearly all items); no frying — sandwiches are cold-prep or grilled/steamed, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Sub Station II seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Sub Station II cooks with Soybean oil (present in mayo and 'All the Way' oil dressing; soy listed as allergen across nearly all items); no frying — sandwiches are cold-prep or grilled/steamed, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Sub Station II?
Seasonal Fruit is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Sub Station II, at an estimated 0.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Sub Station II?
Tuna Sub (12") is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Sub Station II, at an estimated 21.0g PUFA. Fried items and creamy, mayo-based sauces are usually the heaviest.
What are seed oils?
Seed oils — canola, soybean, sunflower, corn, and similar vegetable oils — are extracted from seeds using high heat and chemical solvents. They are very high in polyunsaturated fats (PUFAs), which are unstable at cooking temperatures and can oxidize easily. Many health-conscious eaters choose to minimize seed oils and prefer foods cooked in beef tallow, butter, coconut oil, or olive oil instead. This page shows estimated PUFA grams per menu item to help you make more informed choices. These are estimates — actual values vary by preparation and location. Curious why people avoid them? Read the evidence.
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See where Sub Station II lands on the full Seed Oil Index, or check which chains cook in real fats on Tallow Watch. Wondering about a specific dish instead? The Is It Seed Oil food guide answers it for 200+ everyday foods, and the distributor oils page covers what independent restaurants fry in.